Degrees

A.A.S., Information Technology Support (60 credits)

Purpose: The Information Technology Support program trains workers for employment providing
service to computer users, including hardware and software installation and technical
assistance. Coursework includes experiences and instruction in communication and problem-solving
skills, as well as technical training with hardware, software, operating systems,
applications software and computer network operations. It is designed to prepare graduates
to select, maintain, configure and oversee installation of business-oriented personal
computers, software and to support and train users. This program provides the student
the opportunity to achieve the following industry certifications: Microsoft Office
Specialist (MOS), Microsoft Certified Application Specialist (MCAS), Microsoft Technology
Associate, CompTIA’s A+, CompTIA’s Linux+ and Microsoft Certified Technical Specialist
(MCTS).

A.A.S., Network Technology and Security (60 credits)

Purpose: This program prepares students for rewarding careers in the dynamic field of computer
networking. The continued growth of the Internet, wide area networks (WANs) and local
area networks (LANs) requires people with the broad knowledge and skills needed to
design, manage, secure and troubleshoot sophisticated information storage, retrieval
and presentation systems.

Program Information: This is a rigorous educational program that covers the workings of networks from
an end-user's desktop to a remote server that could be located anywhere in the world.
The curriculum has been designed to encompass many of the same competencies that are
covered by several recognized industry certifications, for example Comp TIA's A+,
Server+, Network+, Linux+, and Security +; Cisco CCNA, Cisco Security; and Microsoft
Certified Information Technology Professional MCITP, so students will gain the knowledge
and skills that are recognized as important for employment in the field.